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Lisa
Puppy
Joined: 13 Jan 2008
Posts: 12
Location: Upstate NY
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 Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 3:28 pm Post subject: Hiking Packs... |
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Spring is fast approaching (thank god!!!!).. and I bought my bf and I, hydration paks for xmas this year and would like to start hiking... as a family. So now I would like to find Orion a hiking pack to maybe carry a couple small bottles of water for himself while hiking some trails.
Can anyone who has done this with their dogs give me some advice.. how much to start with (is 2 water bottles too much?).. what kind of pack to get... websites would be def appreciated since I don't feel like I'm finding much on my own and any other info that I might need to know... I'm very new to this.. but I love the outdoors and would love my first dog to enjoy it with me
Orion is 8 months old now.. and will be a year old in June. Just in time for some nice weather... (I know you should wait till about a year old for any wieght or training.. so I figured I'd throw that fact in there)
Thanks!!!
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shbarnhill
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Joined: 28 Feb 2008
Posts: 10
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| Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 2:07 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Lisa,
My dog is just over 4 months and I wanted to get her a light backpack to tire her out a little more on our walks. Our neighborhood is rather small and she has lots or energy! I called my vet whom I've been with for many years and he said that it would be best to wait until she is full grown before adding any weight whatsoever. I'm NOT an expert but I tought I'd pass it along... |
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Meadowbrooks
Alpha Dog
Joined: 12 Dec 2007
Posts: 1480
Location: va
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| Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 6:43 am Post subject: |
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| I totally agree with your vet.. I would wait until at least a year for adding any weight.... Even at a year, it would be very little.. Different lines mature at different times.. IMO. 4 months is way to young IMO... Some just don't tire out at all. LOL You got to love it.lol |
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shbarnhill
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Joined: 28 Feb 2008
Posts: 10
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| Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 7:02 am Post subject: |
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| Maybe I'll get a K-9 cruiser or take up rollerblading...or not. |
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Meadowbrooks
Alpha Dog
Joined: 12 Dec 2007
Posts: 1480
Location: va
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| Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 7:20 am Post subject: |
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| LOL |
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